Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)
Would you look at that? (Signs and Symptoms)
phases of change
Help a brother out
IPR
100
People with mental health illnesses are usually violent and unpredictable.
Myth. People with a mental illness are more likely to be a victim of violence.
100
schizophrenia
hallucinations are a typical symptom of this MI.
100
precontemplation
others may tell you, but you dont see a problem.
100
Immobilization
This is the mental paralysis that some targets show when they’re first confronted with change. Information about the change doesn’t sink in for them. Keep repeating the key facts of the change and the underlying reasons for it.
100
Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation
what does IPR stand for
200
Mental illness is the same as mental retardation
Myth. The two are distinct disorders. A mental retardation diagnosis is characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and difficulties with certain daily living skills. In contrast, people with mental illnesses - health conditions that cause changes in a person's thinking, mood, and behavior - have varied intellectual functioning, just like the general population.
200
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
feelings of despair and hopelessness feeling detached from life and those around you continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason inability to concentrate or make decisions thoughts of suicide changes in eating or sleeping patterns persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed
200
contemplation
(Acknowledging that there is a problem but not yet ready or sure of wanting to make a change)
200
Denial
Employees in denial think things like, “They won’t do it,” “They don’t have the nerve,” or “They’re just trying to scare us.” You can help them move through denial by quickly breaking down the change into a series of steps. Helping employees understand what’s happening and why makes it more likely that they’ll cooperate with the change.
200
choosing phase
typically the 3rd phase in IPR, focuses on personal criteria, describing alternative environments, and processing information and insights to choose an overall rehabilitation goal.
300
3 types of eating disorders
Atypical anorexia nervosa (weight is not below normal) Bulimia nervosa (with less frequent behaviors) Binge eating disorder (with less frequence occurrences) Purging disorder (purging without binge eating) Night eating syndrome (excessinve nighttime food consumption
300
This disorder is characterized by Feeling that you have to use the drug regularly — this can be daily or even several times a day Having intense urges for the drug Over time, needing more of the drug to get the same effect Making certain that you maintain a supply of the drug Spending money on the drug, even though you can't afford it Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities, or cutting back on social or recreational activities because of drug use Doing things to get the drug that you normally wouldn't do, such as stealing Driving or doing other risky activities when you're under the influence of the drug Focusing more and more time and energy on getting and using the drug Failing in your attempts to stop using the drug Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you attempt to stop taking the drug
substance abuse
300
Preparation/Determination
(Getting ready to change)
300
Anger
Employees who feel angry about the change need the opportunity to speak openly. Hold one-on-one meetings that allow them to do so. Acknowledge the anger and defuse it by giving employees the chance to express their true feelings.
300
readiness development phase
developing the awareness necessary to choose a goal in their living, learning, working, or social environment. The focus is on the individual’s Need to make a change, Commitment to make a change, Self-Awareness, Environmental Awareness, and Personal Closeness.
400
Once people develop mental illnesses, they will never recover.
Studies show that most people with mental illnesses get better, and many recover completely. Recovery refers to the process in which people are able to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. For some individuals, recovery is the ability to live a fulfilling and productive life. For others, recovery implies the reduction or complete remission of symptoms. Science has shown that having hope plays an integral role in an individual's recovery.
400
what is a focus environment and what are the four types of environments in IPR.
Living, working, education and social.
400
Action
(Changing behavior)
400
Negotiation
Negotiation
400
Achieving phase
Functional Assessment in the identification of Critical Skills. Through a skill use evaluation the determination is made to provide Direct Skills Teaching or Skills Programming if the critical skills are not being performed spontaneously at the identified needed level.
500
Most MI begin later in life.
Myth. Around 20% of the world's children and adolescents have mental disorders or problems. About half of mental disorders begin before the age of 14.
500
Name 3 signs that a person could have an MI
Withdrawal — Recent social withdrawal and loss of interest in others Drop in functioning — An unusual drop in functioning, at school, work or social activities, such as quitting sports, failing in school or difficulty performing familiar tasks Problems thinking — Problems with concentration, memory or logical thought and speech that are hard to explain Increased sensitivity — Heightened sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells or touch; avoidance of over-stimulating situations Apathy — Loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activity Feeling disconnected — A vague feeling of being disconnected from oneself or one’s surroundings; a sense of unreality Illogical thinking — Unusual or exaggerated beliefs about personal powers to understand meanings or influence events; illogical or “magical” thinking typical of childhood in an adult Nervousness — Fear or suspiciousness of others or a strong nervous feeling Unusual behavior – Odd, uncharacteristic, peculiar behavior Sleep or appetite changes — Dramatic sleep and appetite changes or decline in personal care Mood changes — Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings
500
maintenance
Maintaining the behavior change)
500
the last 3phases of emotional change
depression, exploration and acceptance
500
keeping
development of a follow-through plan that guides the individual through steps to Keep their Goal after discharge from the IPR service.
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